Located in Cook County
Calumet City is known to comedy fans as the setting of the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers" with Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi. Situated along the Illinois-Indiana border, Calumet City offers a mix of urban and suburban living with a range of in-town dining options and plenty of nature for those who also like to be close to the great outdoors.
In the center of town, there are several nature preserves to explore for fresh air. Sand Ridge Nature Center features interactive exhibits and programs that guide visitors through the natural and cultural history of the Calumet Region. Stroll through the nature play area and demonstration gardens or trek the four miles of nature trails through woodlands, prairies, and lush wetlands. Clayhole Woods and Green Lake Woods are also nearby and have hiking trails and fishing lakes. On warm summer days, the Green Lake Family Aquatic Center is a popular waterpark with a lazy river, water playground and slide.
When it's time to go shopping, River Oaks Center has numerous department stores and retail favorites just south of Green Lake. A Sam's Club is across the street for those who prefer to shop in bulk. Pete's Fresh Market is on the north side of town for everyday groceries, and ALDI is to the south. Shop at Misch Brothers Food Store for fresh butcher shop meat. "People come from all over for their Polish sausages," says Trzoski. "Neighbors line up outside around the holidays to get some before they run out." Just bring cash, as they don't take credit cards. Various dining establishments are within the city for a night out. Don Pedro serves Mexican cuisine on Torrence Avenue in a warm, festive atmosphere. Bartenders serve $5 margaritas every Wednesday. For a weekend breakfast, Athena's Family Restaurant is known for its meat lover's skillet with pancakes and bottomless coffee. On a Friday night, head to Bullseye Lounge for a drink and a game of pool or darts. They also host local bands several nights a week.
"Calumet City is a great place to live for those commuting into Chicago," says Kristin Trzoski, a Realtor with Advanced Real Estate who also grew up in the city. "You're only 25 minutes south of The Loop, Chicago's central business district, and you can get way more house for your money." Home prices in town range from around $80,000 for a three or four-bedroom fixer-upper to over $300,000 for 3,000-square-foot homes or remodeled multi-unit buildings. Calumet City has a variety of home styles, including ranch-style homes, bungalows, and split-level colonials with attached garages. There are also brick-sided condo buildings.
Calumet City School District No. 155 serves the area for elementary and middle school learning. Woodrow Wilson Elementary School teaches Pre-K – 2nd graders and is rated a B on Niche. It offers a Parent Academy speaker series where parents can learn how to better support their children in their academic careers. Wentworth Intermediate School and Wentworth Junior High School are both rated a C-minus overall on Niche. Wentworth Jr. High's 8th-grade Girls' Volleyball team recently won the 2023 regional championship. Thornton Fractional North High School is rated a B-minus and features over 31 clubs and extra-curricular activities, including the Speech Team, Visual Arts Club and Powerlifting Club.
Residents of Calumet City can explore all that Chicago has to offer after a 20-mile drive on Interstate 94 West. The Pace Bus system runs a bus route down Torrence Avenue, granting residents public access to businesses around town and through neighboring suburbs like Lynwood and Dyer.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Brittany Sanchez
Realty of America, LLC
(224) 507-1663
183 Total Sales
2
$72K - $146K Price Range
Marsha Green
Real People Realty
(708) 934-0761
89 Total Sales
3
$124K - $258K Price Range
Brandy Bell
Baird & Warner
(888) 774-4398
85 Total Sales
2
$45K - $176K Price Range
Tina Hollins
Coldwell Banker Realty
(773) 570-2696
124 Total Sales
1
$170,000 Price
Joseph Burdick
Weichert Realtors - Shoreline
(779) 242-2833
129 Total Sales
3
$130K - $205K Price Range
Sofia Salazar
(219) 501-5009
54 Total Sales
3
$101K - $185K Price Range
On average, homes in Calumet City, IL sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Calumet City, IL over the last 12 months is $80,000, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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